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- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Requires coverage for anesthesia and hospital charges for dental care
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5340
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia services related to the provision of dental services
Purpose
This legislation would require health insurance policies to cover hospitalization and anesthesia charges in connection with dental care in specified cases.
Summary of provisions
See Bill.
Justification
Under existing provisions of the Insurance Law, an insured is entitled to coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia for various medical conditions. However, dental ailments are not considered a medical condition and such coverage has been heretofore not included in law. Dental health is an important aspect of an individual's overall well being and this legislation would facilitate the provision of quality dental coverage to many insured individuals.
Legislative history
2010 - A.8658 - Referred to Insurance 2009 - A.8658 - Referred to Insurance 2008 - A.4178 - Referred to Insurance 2008 - S.2718 (Same As) - Referred to Insurance 2006 - A.9339 - Referred to Insurance 2006 - S.64 (Same As) - Referred to Insurance 2004 - S.955 2000 - S.4879-A
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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